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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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